Jennifer Lopez is stepping into a new chapter, and so is her child, Emme Muñiz. Just one year after finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck, the superstar took a break from her dazzling summer and chart-topping tour to celebrate a quiet, emotional milestone, the first day of Emme’s senior year.
In a heartfelt Instagram Story, JLo shared a touching throwback photo, snuggled cheek-to-cheek with a younger Emme, with their eyes closed during a car ride.
© JLo/Instagram“I just dropped off this little coconut to their first day of senior year," the singer wrote. Looking back at this photo from a few years ago, it just reminds me that they’ll always be my beautiful baby!”
© JLo/InstagramIt’s an important moment for the 56-year-old star, who’s watching her teen grow up. JLo included breakfast spread captioned in chocolate syrup with the words “Senior Year!” complete with edible flowers, fruit-topped whipped cream, and a platter of crispy bacon and French toast.
© JLo/InstagramThis back-to-school sendoff comes amid a backdrop of personal transformation. Just over a year ago, Lopez filed for divorce from her husband, Ben Affleck. The split, finalized this past February, closed the curtain on a whirlwind reunion that had captivated fans since the couple rekindled in 2021.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupJLo recently wrapped her 20-date 'Up All Night: Live in 2025' Tour on August 12, which reconnected her with fans across the globe. From Istanbul to Sardinia, she dazzled on stage before returning home.
© JLo/InstagramAfter her final tour stop in Italy, J.Lo returned to the Hamptons for a glamorous escape with family. The pop icon and Emme were seen smiling in the back of a convertible alongside vocal coach Stevie Mackey.
The two looked happy in new photos. Lopez looked effortlessly elegant in a white button-up, while Emme rocked a laid-back look with a plaid shirt, olive shorts, and a bold new hairstyle featuring golden highlights.
© GC ImagesWhile this was the first time Emme’s new hairstyle made it to JLo’s social feed, paparazzi had already caught glimpses of the transformation in July during a casual Beverly Hills outing. The teen, whose father is music legend Marc Anthony, has slowly stepped into a more expressive personal style, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed.
